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{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
June 20 2016 02:18 GMT
#81821
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source
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kwizach
Profile Joined June 2011
3658 Posts
June 20 2016 02:19 GMT
#81822
On June 20 2016 11:04 CorsairHero wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 10:56 kwizach wrote:
On June 20 2016 10:41 GGTeMpLaR wrote:
Video on the wage gap myth and why Hillary is literally pandering for votes based on false premises by continuing to propagate the myth to the masses as a part of her campaign strategy

+ Show Spoiler +


The wage gap is not a myth at all. First of all, studies have shown that overall there remains a pay gap between men and women for the same jobs, even taking into account various factors like the number of hours worked, the qualifications, etc. (see for example the Invest in women, invest in America - A Comprehensive Review of Women In the U.S. Economy report by the U.S. Congress' Joint Economic Committee). A difference remains, some of which is attributable to gender discrimination (for example in the hiring process). And with regards to STEM jobs specifically, here's another study which shows gender pay disparity in STEM jobs even after controlling for hours, age, experience, education, etc. Second, the existence of statistical differences in occupations between men and women is not at all an argument against the idea that there are differences in earnings between the two that need to be addressed. The point is precisely that social norms and representations about both genders still permeate our societies and contribute to the choices made by individuals with regards to their studies and careers. The pay gap is therefore very real, and it needs to be addressed by targeting both gender discrimination at (and to access) work and the cultural factors that play a role in the professional trajectories of men and women.

The NYC department of sanitation is 91% male. I haven't seen a single person advocate for gender equality in this area.

Then look harder.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions." -- Stephen Colbert
Hexe
Profile Joined August 2014
United States332 Posts
June 20 2016 02:33 GMT
#81823
Girls choose different jobs then men, its pretty straight forward
TheTenthDoc
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States9561 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-06-20 02:39:18
June 20 2016 02:38 GMT
#81824
On June 20 2016 11:04 CorsairHero wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 10:56 kwizach wrote:
On June 20 2016 10:41 GGTeMpLaR wrote:
Video on the wage gap myth and why Hillary is literally pandering for votes based on false premises by continuing to propagate the myth to the masses as a part of her campaign strategy

+ Show Spoiler +
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH4lb88DMeo


The wage gap is not a myth at all. First of all, studies have shown that overall there remains a pay gap between men and women for the same jobs, even taking into account various factors like the number of hours worked, the qualifications, etc. (see for example the Invest in women, invest in America - A Comprehensive Review of Women In the U.S. Economy report by the U.S. Congress' Joint Economic Committee). A difference remains, some of which is attributable to gender discrimination (for example in the hiring process). And with regards to STEM jobs specifically, here's another study which shows gender pay disparity in STEM jobs even after controlling for hours, age, experience, education, etc. Second, the existence of statistical differences in occupations between men and women is not at all an argument against the idea that there are differences in earnings between the two that need to be addressed. The point is precisely that social norms and representations about both genders still permeate our societies and contribute to the choices made by individuals with regards to their studies and careers. The pay gap is therefore very real, and it needs to be addressed by targeting both gender discrimination at (and to access) work and the cultural factors that play a role in the professional trajectories of men and women.

The NYC department of sanitation is 91% male. I haven't seen a single person advocate for gender equality in this area.


I think people are focusing on having the 9% of the NYC department of sanitation that's female receive equal pay to their male counterparts first before trying to address larger cultural issues that may pressure women away from high-paying positions. Mostly because the first problem is something you can fix with policy a lot more easily, and the second problem may become less pronounced once the first is taken care of.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-06-20 02:47:48
June 20 2016 02:47 GMT
#81825
On June 20 2016 11:19 kwizach wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 11:04 CorsairHero wrote:
On June 20 2016 10:56 kwizach wrote:
On June 20 2016 10:41 GGTeMpLaR wrote:
Video on the wage gap myth and why Hillary is literally pandering for votes based on false premises by continuing to propagate the myth to the masses as a part of her campaign strategy

+ Show Spoiler +
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH4lb88DMeo


The wage gap is not a myth at all. First of all, studies have shown that overall there remains a pay gap between men and women for the same jobs, even taking into account various factors like the number of hours worked, the qualifications, etc. (see for example the Invest in women, invest in America - A Comprehensive Review of Women In the U.S. Economy report by the U.S. Congress' Joint Economic Committee). A difference remains, some of which is attributable to gender discrimination (for example in the hiring process). And with regards to STEM jobs specifically, here's another study which shows gender pay disparity in STEM jobs even after controlling for hours, age, experience, education, etc. Second, the existence of statistical differences in occupations between men and women is not at all an argument against the idea that there are differences in earnings between the two that need to be addressed. The point is precisely that social norms and representations about both genders still permeate our societies and contribute to the choices made by individuals with regards to their studies and careers. The pay gap is therefore very real, and it needs to be addressed by targeting both gender discrimination at (and to access) work and the cultural factors that play a role in the professional trajectories of men and women.

The NYC department of sanitation is 91% male. I haven't seen a single person advocate for gender equality in this area.

Then look harder.

There are also numerous lawsuits sexual harassment across the country for sanitation departments and other male dominated fields. Male dominated fields are hard for women to break into. It was the same with the medical field and being an attorney.

On June 20 2016 11:33 Hexe wrote:
Girls choose different jobs then men, its pretty straight forward


Glad you are here to clear these things up for us.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15743 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-06-20 02:49:35
June 20 2016 02:49 GMT
#81826
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Show nested quote +
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source



Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
June 20 2016 02:51 GMT
#81827
The fact that the hardest part of the nomination for Trump is the part where he no longer has opponents is pretty telling. He talks about making deals, but he can't even deal with the party who's nomination he won.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
LegalLord
Profile Blog Joined April 2013
United States13779 Posts
June 20 2016 02:51 GMT
#81828
On June 20 2016 11:49 Mohdoo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source



Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.

Who is this fabled "decent candidate" and where will the GOP procure such a thing?
History will sooner or later sweep the European Union away without mercy.
Madkipz
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Norway1643 Posts
June 20 2016 02:52 GMT
#81829
The wage gap is not a myth at all


Then they should sue their company for not adhering to the Equal pay act of 1963.

Seriously. If these women were as underpaid as you say then they could band together and prove it in court.
"Mudkip"
Mohdoo
Profile Joined August 2007
United States15743 Posts
June 20 2016 02:55 GMT
#81830
On June 20 2016 11:51 LegalLord wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 11:49 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source



Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.

Who is this fabled "decent candidate" and where will the GOP procure such a thing?


I think Rubio or Kasich would lose less badly.
GGTeMpLaR
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States7226 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-06-20 03:00:08
June 20 2016 02:56 GMT
#81831
On June 20 2016 10:56 kwizach wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 10:41 GGTeMpLaR wrote:
Video on the wage gap myth and why Hillary is literally pandering for votes based on false premises by continuing to propagate the myth to the masses as a part of her campaign strategy

+ Show Spoiler +
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH4lb88DMeo


The wage gap is not a myth at all. First of all, studies have shown that overall there remains a pay gap between men and women for the same jobs, even taking into account various factors like the number of hours worked, the qualifications, etc. (see for example the Invest in women, invest in America - A Comprehensive Review of Women In the U.S. Economy report by the U.S. Congress' Joint Economic Committee). A difference remains, some of which is attributable to gender discrimination (for example in the hiring process). And with regards to STEM jobs specifically, here's another study which shows gender pay disparity in STEM jobs even after controlling for hours, age, experience, education, etc. Second, the existence of statistical differences in occupations between men and women is not at all an argument against the idea that there are differences in earnings between the two that need to be addressed. The point is precisely that social norms and representations about both genders still permeate our societies and contribute to the choices made by individuals with regards to their studies and careers. The pay gap is therefore very real, and it needs to be addressed by targeting both gender discrimination at (and to access) work and the cultural factors that play a role in the professional trajectories of men and women.


Okay you do that me and my girlfriend working on her STEM degree will continue not caring because there is no huge problem equality is better today than it ever has been and in some cases it has actually reversed in the opposite direction where women have inherent advantages in getting hired over men all other factors being equal.

The 'wage gap' is a myth. It implies something it doesn't factually represent. What it represents is something far different and just goes to show what happens when common laypeople get a hold of scholarly data far above their education and run with their own interpretation of it.
LegalLord
Profile Blog Joined April 2013
United States13779 Posts
June 20 2016 03:04 GMT
#81832
On June 20 2016 11:55 Mohdoo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 11:51 LegalLord wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:49 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source



Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.

Who is this fabled "decent candidate" and where will the GOP procure such a thing?


I think Rubio or Kasich would lose less badly.

Rubio would get shat on pretty badly if his own state favored Trump over him. I could instantly think of 10-20 talking points that would make him look far less defensible than Trump. Kasich looks good until you actually start listening to what he has to say.

Any other "decent candidates" the Republicans could pull out of reserve?
History will sooner or later sweep the European Union away without mercy.
Nyxisto
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany6287 Posts
June 20 2016 03:08 GMT
#81833
On June 20 2016 12:04 LegalLord wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 11:55 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:51 LegalLord wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:49 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source



Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.

Who is this fabled "decent candidate" and where will the GOP procure such a thing?


I think Rubio or Kasich would lose less badly.

Rubio would get shat on pretty badly if his own state favored Trump over him. I could instantly think of 10-20 talking points that would make him look far less defensible than Trump.


With the general election audience? Trump got 13 million votes during the primaries and only won a plurality vote. He's isn't popular overall. Is this really relevant for a general election?
SK.Testie
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada11084 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-06-20 03:19:12
June 20 2016 03:12 GMT
#81834
Look at all the jobs women aren't fighting for equality in. Fuckin' men. Keeping women out of the boilermaker market.
+ Show Spoiler +
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Social Justice is a fools errand. May all the adherents at its church be thwarted. Of all the religions I have come across, it is by far the most detestable.
Toadesstern
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Germany16350 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-06-20 03:31:41
June 20 2016 03:26 GMT
#81835
On June 20 2016 12:04 LegalLord wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 11:55 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:51 LegalLord wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:49 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source



Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.

Who is this fabled "decent candidate" and where will the GOP procure such a thing?


I think Rubio or Kasich would lose less badly.

Rubio would get shat on pretty badly if his own state favored Trump over him. I could instantly think of 10-20 talking points that would make him look far less defensible than Trump. Kasich looks good until you actually start listening to what he has to say.

Any other "decent candidates" the Republicans could pull out of reserve?

I disagree. Granted I haven't really got a clue about this and it's just my gut feelings but I still think Rubio would have had a shot at the general election.
Unless if what our guys who tend to vote republican on here are talking about really is true: The idea that Republicans would not vote for him because they're done with "weaklings" giving in. Which basicly is the same debunked myth about Romney and how supposedly far-right leaning people stayed home when in reality they were the strongest voting block out of them all. Sure chances are it's going to be different this time and they will stay home, but if that's the case all is lost anyways and it's time to think about 2020
<Elem> >toad in charge of judging lewdness <Elem> how bad can it be <Elem> also wew, that is actually p lewd.
Doodsmack
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7224 Posts
June 20 2016 03:27 GMT
#81836
On June 20 2016 02:41 LegalLord wrote:
I mean, Trump is pretty clearly a highly successful businessman. Everyone who tries to say otherwise purely by virtue of the fact that they don't like him makes the anti-Trump side look like complete morons.


I'm not impressed, considering the money and political connections he needed from his dad. I'm also not impressed by his conquer-Atlantic-City-with-debt strategy. Or by the fact that the only reason he didn't file for personal bankruptcy is his creditors didn't want to deal with the legal fight he has a penchant for.
biology]major
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2253 Posts
June 20 2016 03:32 GMT
#81837
On June 20 2016 12:12 SK.Testie wrote:
Look at all the jobs women aren't fighting for equality in. Fuckin' men. Keeping women out of the boilermaker market.
+ Show Spoiler +
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women and men have different priorities when it comes to the job market. There should not be a fight to make everything 50/50, that is just going to create too much cognitive dissonance. Just accept that we are different and let people do what they want. These quotas are creating unfair environments to begin with. Wage gap is a complete myth, after all factors are controlled women might be at a very slight disadvantage, but the whole 70 cents on the dollar is feminist propaganda, that will not refuse to die. The left loves that line because it gets them so many free feminist points.

Question.?
GGTeMpLaR
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States7226 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-06-20 03:38:35
June 20 2016 03:33 GMT
#81838
On June 20 2016 12:26 Toadesstern wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 20 2016 12:04 LegalLord wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:55 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:51 LegalLord wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:49 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


Source



Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.

Who is this fabled "decent candidate" and where will the GOP procure such a thing?


I think Rubio or Kasich would lose less badly.

Rubio would get shat on pretty badly if his own state favored Trump over him. I could instantly think of 10-20 talking points that would make him look far less defensible than Trump. Kasich looks good until you actually start listening to what he has to say.

Any other "decent candidates" the Republicans could pull out of reserve?

I disagree. Granted I haven't really got a clue about this and it's just my gut feelings but I still think Rubio would have had a shot at the general election.
Unless if what our guys who tend to vote republican on here are talking about really is true: The idea that Republicans would not vote for him because they're done with "weaklings" giving in. Which basicly is the same debunked myth about Romney and how supposedly far-right leaning people stayed home when in reality they were the strongest voting block out of them all. Sure chances are it's going to be different this time and they will stay home, but if that's the case all is lost anyways and it's time to think about 2020


Rubio would not stand a chance. It literally took one punch to knock him down.

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On June 20 2016 12:33 GGTeMpLaR wrote:
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On June 20 2016 12:26 Toadesstern wrote:
On June 20 2016 12:04 LegalLord wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:55 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:51 LegalLord wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:49 Mohdoo wrote:
On June 20 2016 11:18 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Pressure for one last attempt to dump Donald Trump built among Republicans on Sunday, as the party’s leader appeared to encourage a possible revolt that could still see an alternative nominee chosen at next month’s national convention.

After a week in which the presumptive nominee appalled many colleagues with his reaction to a shooting massacre in Orlando, House speaker Paul Ryan made clear he would not try to obstruct any rebellion against Trump by delegates in Cleveland.

“They write the rules, they make the decisions,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press. “All I want to make sure is to make sure it is done above board, clearly, honestly and by the rules.”

As the highest-ranking Republican in Congress, Ryan will serve as chairman of the party’s convention in late July, when delegates won through primaries formally elect a nominee.

He added: “I see my role, now that he’s got the plurality [of delegates], he actually won, is pretty much a ceremonial position. But the last thing I am going to do is weigh in and tell delegates what to do.”

Ryan also declined to criticise growing numbers of House and Senate Republicans who are taking a more active role in fomenting revolt, persuading delegates to ignore primary election results or vote for a rule change that could unbind them from backing Trump in Cleveland.


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Damn it. Trump is turning out to be such a train wreck that Clinton might have to run against a decent candidate. She'll still win, but I wanted dominance.

Who is this fabled "decent candidate" and where will the GOP procure such a thing?


I think Rubio or Kasich would lose less badly.

Rubio would get shat on pretty badly if his own state favored Trump over him. I could instantly think of 10-20 talking points that would make him look far less defensible than Trump. Kasich looks good until you actually start listening to what he has to say.

Any other "decent candidates" the Republicans could pull out of reserve?

I disagree. Granted I haven't really got a clue about this and it's just my gut feelings but I still think Rubio would have had a shot at the general election.
Unless if what our guys who tend to vote republican on here are talking about really is true: The idea that Republicans would not vote for him because they're done with "weaklings" giving in. Which basicly is the same debunked myth about Romney and how supposedly far-right leaning people stayed home when in reality they were the strongest voting block out of them all. Sure chances are it's going to be different this time and they will stay home, but if that's the case all is lost anyways and it's time to think about 2020


Rubio would not stand a chance. It literally took one punch to knock him down.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmRLzbsmJkU


Beyond the memorable sound bite, Christie had a solid point that Rubio was an absentee Senator. Hillary would manage rather easily to make him look like a clueless do-nothing moron who just sounds pretty, but it seems that the primaries did that to him first.
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Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Germany16350 Posts
June 20 2016 03:54 GMT
#81840
has the advantage of not having Cruz' face or Trumps personality with ongoing 20 years or whatever of slinging mud at Clinton though
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